The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Russian strike on medical clinic kills two, injures 23 in Ukrainian city of Dnipro

At least two people have been killed and 23 injured in a Russian missile strike on a medical clinic in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, the regional governor says.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – latest: Putin unleashes ‘largest’ airstrike on Kyiv as capital city marks its birthday

Ukraine air defence systems down at least 40 drones moving towards Kyiv

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Russian rocket destroys Ukraine hospital as Volodymyr Zelensky condemns 'inhumane' attack

Videos from the scene in Dnipro, Ukraine show the psychological and veterinary clinic completely engulfed in flames with civilians wandering through covered in blood and looking dazed

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2023

Meet Diia: the Ukrainian app used to do taxes … and report Russian soldiers

Award-winning app initially aimed at helping people access public services is now used for wartime efforts

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

How greater online regulation is prompting fears of a ‘splinternet’

The open, globally connected internet is facing increasing fragmentation, leading to concerns about the emergence of a “splinternet”.

The Week · May 26, 2023

This dangerous Russian-linked malware could shut down power grids

Researchers suggest its origins might have been benign, but CosmicEnergy malware now poses a significant threat.

TechRadar · May 26, 2023

Supersonic US bombers 'met by Russian jet' during 'unplanned interaction' on mission to West Country airfield

The incident happened on Tuesday as the pilots were flying over the Baltic Sea

Bristol Post · May 26, 2023

Zest, shiny new jets, and a counter-offensive — is Bakhmut’s spring stalemate finally ending?

After a brutal 10-month slog that has killed tens of thousands on both sides, Ukrainian soldiers are striking back against Russian occupying forces in the Donbas. Tom Mutch reports from the frontline

Evening Standard · May 26, 2023

Russia moves tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus blaming ‘Nato aggression’

Moscow has started moving nuclear weapons into Belarusian territory, in response to what it called a “sharp escalation” on its western border.

The Week · May 26, 2023

Communism explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world. 

The Week · May 26, 2023